Ramona High School's football team improved its overall season record to 3-0 with a 41-7 victory Sept. 8 at San Pasqual.

The Bulldogs will start Palomar League play Friday night at home against Rancho Bernardo with a league record of 0-0. Ramona head coach Damon Baldwin considers the win over San Pasqual to be suitable preparation for the Bulldogs' league schedule.

"We played a North County program. When you play a good North County program like San Pasqual that's pretty much what you're facing," Baldwin said. "Our kids played a phenomenal game, offensively and defensively executed the game plan. It was a great victory against a good football team."

The Bulldogs lost two touchdowns on officiating calls disputed by Baldwin, and an independent third-party review confirmed that no holding took place on a play, which nullified a Ramona touchdown, and the Ramona ball carrier's knee was down prior to a fumble, which was ruled a turnover.

"Our kids executed their job exactly the way we practiced all week, and that's the sign of a mature football team," Baldwin said.

Baldwin rested his starters after one series in the second half.

"We even scored with our subs," he said. "They got a chance to play."

Tristan Stacy crosses the end zone three times in Ramona's away win over San Pasqual. (Doug Sooley)

All six of Ramona's touchdowns were on rushing plays. Tristan Stacy crossed the end zone three times. Caleb Berman, Joaquin Gonzalez and Casey Buggeln each scored once. Although Buggeln did not pass for a touchdown, the quarterback completed seven of his 12 pass attempts. Cameron Necochea intercepted a pass to end a San Pasqual possession.

"It was a good night," Baldwin said.

The worst part of the night for the Bulldogs was when sophomore Leonardo Seanez dislocated his elbow on a special teams play. Seanez will be off the field for the next six to eight weeks.

Although Rancho Bernardo is winless so far this season, the Broncos have won the last three Palomar League championships.

"Even though Rancho Bernardo's 0 and 3, they're still a very good-coached football team," Baldwin said.